Category Archives: heaven

WHY BOTHER?

Psalms for the Journey Sometimes we have to wonder why the God of the Universe takes notice of each of us, one at a time. We are but a small speck in His created world, yet He knows the numbers … Continue reading

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IN THE CAVE

Psalms for the Journey We all suffer from it from time to time. We give in to it when faced with troubled realities we would rather ignore. But by ignoring it and not asking for help it gets worse. What … Continue reading

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SECURE

Psalms for the Journey We all long to be secure. It is a basic human need. We long to be held safely in someone’s arms, to be hugged and assured that we are safe no matters what is happening all … Continue reading

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THE CROSS-EXAMINATION

Psalms for the Journey We can rationalize or put a spin on any morsel of information or behavior these days. We humans are good at that. I think of the media, of course, when I think about this bad trait … Continue reading

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OH, LET ME RISE AND LIVE WITH YOU!

Psalms for the Journey There are two ways to think when rising for another day. “Good Lord, it’s morning”, with a groaning sigh, or “Good morning, Lord! What’s next?” I prefer the latter, because it gets me physically out of … Continue reading

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YOUR THOUGHTS…

Psalms for the Journey “What in the world were you thinking?” we often say to our disobedient children. But I wonder if God asks the same question of us when we lose focus and begin to wander from His way … Continue reading

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BEING FORMED STILL…

Psalms for the Journey When you know a person well, like your spouse for over 40 years or so, you begin to finish each other’s sentences. Your love is expressed more in small actions and in the little details of … Continue reading

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YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE!

Psalms for the Journey Joe Louis’ first fight with Billy Conn took place in June of 1941, at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Billy Conn was a superb, fearless boxer, but he was a natural light heavyweight. He … Continue reading

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HIS LOVE NEVER QUITS…

Psalms of Thanksgiving God has a way, through His Holy Spirit, of speaking Truth into our hearts at just the right time to dissipate the fog of lies that we allow to encircle our minds and bring us down. When … Continue reading

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GOD BLESS AMERICA??

Psalms for the Journey I remember rising up with my entire elementary school to sing our rehearsed version of “God Bless America”. We were stood straight and proud in the bleachers in the school’s gym. Our parents, grandparents and teachers … Continue reading

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